The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since February 25, 2015. Prior to this date, the Veteran was rated at 50 percent.,For the period prior to February 25, 2015, the Veteran is entitled to a compensable evaluation for his ventral hernia and abdominal scarring. After this date, he is no longer entitled to these evaluations as they have been increased to 20 percent and 10 percent respectively.,The Veteran's cognitive disorder (included in PTSD rating) has also been rated at 70 percent since February 25, 2015.,The Veteran is currently service-connected for PTSD, ventral hernia, abdominal scarring, and cognitive disorder. The RO has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas since February 25, 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypertension, Sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 12, 2018
- Citation
- 1822198
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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